Bud Johnson Photography

Don't hesitate. Hire Bud. It was the best money spent on our wedding and hands-down the best decision we made for our big day. He and Callie Beale (his second shooter who is also based out of Savannah, GA), were so accommodating and easy to be around and that is reflected in the essence of our photos. He captured us in genuine moments we don't even remember from the blur of the day, and they are amazing. They catered to my sensitive eyes and positioned us properly so I wasn't squinting from the sun for our beach wedding photos. At dinner, we were unexpectedly handed an iPad with sample photos from the day thus far and we were blown away. What a great teaser to be able to share with our families immediately! Our friends are still talking about what great people Bud and Callie were, and how they were absolutely everywhere capturing great moments for the full 12hours we had them with us. We honestly don't know how to choose favorites -- the poses and the angles are so flattering and really show off the details of my dress, our rings, us staring into each others eyes, etc. We definitely recommend Bud (and Callie!) for any special occasion -- you will be thrilled with the finished product, we promise. More...

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We live out of state and had our wedding In Tybee Island so all of our communication was done over the phone and email. In all the craziness of the wedding day meeting Bud was the best part of the day besides marrying my best friend of course! He was calm, he went with the flow, the photos he captured I can look at all day! We went in the ocean and Bud rolled up his pants and got in there with us to get the photos we wanted and talked about prior to the wedding! If I lived in Savannah I would refer Bud to everyone I knew!! More...

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We cannot say enough great things about Bud. His work speaks for itself. We had some special engagement photos taken in Savannah, GA and he did an amazing job. If you are looking for timeless photos with an artistic edge, Bud is your guy! More...

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Bud and Sarah are top-notch, an incredible team! Bud photographed our fall wedding on Jekyll Island--and we were thrilled with his service and professionalism. Not to mention the final product! Bud went out of his way to ensure we got the shots we wanted, while adding his own style and touches. He even brought along a second shooter to ensure we had coverage in different venues, and from different angles. Bud is personable, and made for a calming presence on an otherwise hectic day. He has a subtle way of letting you be you--and it comes through in his work. He's also great at collaborating with other vendors. We still talk about how Bud and our videographer worked so well together. If you're looking for a great photographer, who also happens to be genuinely nice and a joy to work with, Bud Johnson Photography is a sure bet. More...

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If you’re looking for a photographer to lessen the stress of your big day, and give you the most beautiful and candid shots ever, BUD IS THE MAN! The easiest, calmest and most enjoyable photographer to work with ever! More...

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Dear Bud and Sarah!!

Thanks so much for sending the photos from our anniversary shoot. I’m sitting here at my desk thinking: “God has perfect timing! ” These pictures were the perfect highlight to an otherwise dreary day. Two words: THANK YOU!

The next thought that comes to mind is: “I LOVE this Guy!!” (My husband, that is!....Bud, you’re not bad, but you’re taken…and Sarah might kill me!) These pictures really made me SMILE….from the deepest corner of my HEART. Boy, did I need that today! Every time I remember how much I love Dre, it makes me feel good so deep inside. When you’ve been married this long or longer, you have to go back to that place in your heart as often as you can. That feeling….when it's real, it never gets old. I just love that I now have pictures that capture that feeling perfectly.

The next thought that comes to mind is: “Who knew I was such a junkie for black and white photos!?!?!?!?” I have a NEW thing!! So classic, so clean, so timeless, so emotive. I just can’t find the words! There were some photos I absolutely loved in color like 110 and 164, just to name a few. But, the few photos that were “just okay” in color seemed to come alive in black and white. Who knew?

The next thought that comes to mind is: “The man behind the camera is a genius!” You make magic with a camera, you emote feelings with your lens; you present this otherwise ordinary world in all its glory so that we humans can see it just as God intended it.

Amazing!! Can't wait to book our next session. More...

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Bud and Sarah are absolutely amazing to work with. From the moment we met with Bud, we felt so comfortable-- none of the other photographers we met with could even compare. Bud is a mixture of a lifelong friend you never knew you had and a consummate professional. His pictures are stunning, they're clear, creative and capture the moment, but most importantly for us he has a way that brings out the heart and emotion in each and every shot. We simply couldn't go with anyone else.

Now we'd seen his amazing photos, but we do not consider ourselves particularly photogenic-- we both greatly prefer to be behind the camera ourselves. From the moment we began our engagement shoot he made us feel so comfortable in our own skin. He also teaches you some techniques for how to pose. Most importantly, he brought us both out of our shell and helped capture us for who we are together rather than unnatural posed pictures. He even took some polaroids so that we had special mementos of the day. When we got the results, we were amazed-- and we got more photos in our 2 hour engagement shoot than most photographers will guarantee for an entire wedding day! And the editing he does is just the perfect amount.

Later was the bridal portrait. Bud and Sarah helped pick the perfect location and took absolutely stunning pictures of the bride. The groom was absolutely blown away when he finally got to see them.

Finally, on the wedding day, Bud was the best. We had the package where he would bring in another photographer and Bud brought in his best friend and brother in law Su. Bud captured the bride's side while they got ready while Su hung out with the groom's. The pictures they took are worthy of a magazine and they found a way to capture our relationships with all of the special friends around us. For the ceremony, bridal party pictures, and reception, they took utterly amazing photos and absolutely captured everything we wanted them to and more. We had a very large wedding, but during all of the craziness getting to hang out with them-- particularly during the more calm moments-- was one of the best parts.

We cannot recommend Bud and Sarah any higher. Sarah is super responsive and handles all the business side of things and is an absolute pleasure. And Bud is an amazing artist who really will become like one of your best friends who you never knew you had. Just check out his Instagram to see just how awesome and creative he is (and also how cute his kids are)! 100/5 stars More...

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Bud and Sarah met with me and took photos of my treats! They are great people and are so nice to work with. They are so helpful and know what they are doing! Bud is amazing at photography. He makes things look better than they do in real life. Next time I need a styled shoot for my cakes or desserts, I am going to them! More...

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Bud and his wife Sarah were an absolute joy to work with! Bud met us in St. Simons, GA where he photographed our 3rd Wedding Anniversary session and we couldn’t be happier with our photos! Bud was very personal and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Sarah was very prompt responding to my questions via email and even sent me tips on clothing and color coordination for the best possible photos. We will definitely be using Bud Johnson Photography to capture the special occasions to come in the future. Overall, my husband and I were very satisfied with their product, service, hospitality, and professionalism! More...

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Amazing photography!! Super friendly!! Very awesome and does a beautiful job capturing weddings! Highly recommend :)

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Bud and his team did an excellent job with our wedding photography. An absolute natural. Extremely professional and very down to earth. Made us feel very comfortable the entire time. Highly recommend using to anyone looking. More...

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Bud and Sarah were absolutely wonderful to work with! From the very beginning, they patiently stepped us through the process of planning for our wedding photography and making sure we got the photos we wanted. It was so nice to have Sarah as a contact, as she was extremely prompt and helpful in answering any emails or questions as they arose. We booked a package that included an engagement session, and it was hugely helpful to have that time with Bud as he stepped us through a variety of poses and learned what we liked and what made us comfortable. Neither my husband nor I are incredibly comfortable in front of a camera, but Bud made the experience easy and fun - and, most importantly, he captured beautiful images that feel very authentic to us. We really cherish the photos from our engagement session and our wedding, and we are so thankful that we found Bud and Sarah! More...

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